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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.91, 5,800.41 and 2,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.91, 5,800.41 and 2,436.28 is: 3,360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.91 : 5,800.41 = 2,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.91/5,800.41 = 2,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.91x = 5,800.41 × 2,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.91x = 14,131,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,408.37/4,204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.69

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